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This book shows you the beauty, speed and power of these graceful creatures and their relatives, with 190 exciting pictures. You can investigate the wild world of feral horses such as the mustangs of America, Australian brumbies, the white horses of the Carmargue in France, and many more. Special features focus on particular aspects of equine existence, such as the birth of a foal or the migration of a herd of zebras. Myth boxes introduce folk tales and legends about horses from diverse cultures. There are stunning wildlife photographs, plus illustrations and detailed cross-sections. Horses, zebras and other equids roam free on the world's grasslands. Both the native populations and the feral horses - the descendants of domesticated breeds - have adapted to the lives they lead. You can discover, for example, how a zebra's stripes protect it against the biting tsetse fly, and how the Namib desert horse can survive without water for much longer than the horses it is believed to be descended from. Amazing wildlife photography takes you right into the heart of the herd, while the text explains clearly what is going on, and why.

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This is an exciting investigation into the most powerful predator in the ocean, shown in more than 200 images. It offers an in-depth coverage of every aspect of these creatures' natural history. It provides dramatic images from renowned wildlife photographers show sharks in action, while detailed illustrations reveal the complex inner workings of a shark's body. It includes exciting features throughout the book focus on particular topics - see the blue shark hunting its prey and the lemon shark giving birth to live young. It is perfect for 8- to 12-year-olds, for home or school use. Sharks are some of the most intriguing creatures in the sea, and here you will find out all about their infinite variety, basic instincts and survival skills. It helps you to compare the awesome jaws of the great white shark with the filter-feeding habits of the whale shark, the largest fish in the world. It shows you to discover how hammerheads detect and track their prey and how the weird-looking wobbegong becomes invisible. This book makes learning about natural history exciting and accessible, bringing the subject to life with action-packed photography and informative text.

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